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WMU researchers win $526,000 grant to better treat substance abuse

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… Mich.—An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Western Michigan University has received a $526,192 grant to improve … referral services. The grant, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health … Community Organizations in the Health Professions in West Michigan." three initiatives The project has three major …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30797

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… future. For Hawke Osterhout , her time at Western Michigan University was nothing short of life-changing. … "I want to combine my (psychology) major and holistic health minor to eventually become a mental health counselor … homophobia," says Osterhout, who grew up in Goodrich, Michigan, and identifies as transgender and queer. Five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Staff member recognized for leadership

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… by Deanne Puca on Diana Hernández KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's multicultural affairs director … Hernández has been selected as one of the Top 50 Latinas in Michigan by the governor-appointed Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan. The honor recognizes women who have had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49698

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… drugs and pioneering nuclear physics theory, Western Michigan University's latest class of  Distinguished Faculty … than two decades of funding from the National Institutes of Health, involves evaluating the behavioral pharmacology of … "Dr. Baker’s efforts have elevated recognition of Western Michigan University as a research leader addressing one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Art display shows how sketches evolve into larger works of art

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… by Dave Middleton KALAMAZOO—A new exhibit at the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services shows how a simple sketch can … the Pantheon in Rome to a timber-framed barn in Michigan. When she paints, she hopes to share an experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8525

Detroit Free Press calls WMU one of state's 'green leaders'

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… solar panels on the roof of Sangren Hall. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has been named a 2013 Michigan Green Leader by the Detroit Free Press. WMU was … the June 10 event honoring this year's Detroit Free Press Michigan Green Leaders. The breakfast ceremony will take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7130

WMU researcher awarded $2.1 million to study evidence-based registers

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… by a $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse. About the study Magura, director of the Western Michigan University Evaluation Center, says the registers … programs and practices to community behavioral healthcare providers so they can make decisions based on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42896

Food justice scholar to host day of events

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… research is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 18 , on Western Michigan University's campus. All events are free and most … Dr. Dorceta Taylor , professor at the University of Michigan's School of Natural Resources and Environment, will … research supports sustainability endeavors such as building healthy and just food systems in Michigan and beyond, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974

Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice

W Magazine

… eight solitary weeks at his family’s cottage in upstate Michigan, but not for a relaxing hiatus. Instead, the … and other speaking problems, according to Weill Cornell Medicine’s Sean Parker Institute for the Voice. “I was … also used this time to improve his diet, and adopt other healthier lifestyle changes. “I kind of just decided I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637

Counselor education programs reaffirmed with national accreditation through 2031

College of Education and Human Development

… 2031 Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's four counselor education programs … level will be prepared for positions in various mental health and school settings. Graduates at the doctoral level … of other traditional counseling settings. Clinical Mental Health Counseling —M.A. Marriage Couple Family Counseling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72475